Two of her relatives were struggling with medical problems, and she was questioning whether her own insurance was up to snuff. At the same time, she was planning for her retirement, and she was lending a hand as her father drew up his will.

So she stopped by Financial Planning Day at Oakland City Hall. There, she was able to sit down and speak with financial advisors volunteering their services for the day.

“I think it was useful,” said the Alameda resident, noting that she appreciated the chance to speak with someone directly. “I kind of like the idea of the one-on-one.”